A ‘dream’ exhibition for Inge

It’s been 40 years in the making, but Nelson contemporary artist Inge Stirling finally has her first-ever public art exhibition.

Over the years, Inge has only sold her works privately – until now. Her exhibition of 13 paintings started at Morri Street Café last Sunday and will run until 1 December. Inge says she found happiness in creating art at an early age.

“I’ve always dreamed of having my own exhibition. When I was seven, I used to put my artworks on my bedroom wall and charge my parents 10 cents to see them.”

Originally from The Netherlands, Inge moved to New Zealand in 1990 and settled in Nelson in 2005 after living in Wellington.

She says when she first moved to Nelson, she was put off exhibiting her work.